Tue September 17: Nigel Price Organ Trio Nigel Price (guitar)
Ross Stanley (hammond B3)
Joel Barford (drums)
 Maddermarket Theatre Bar
Entry £18 / U25s £9PURCHASE TICKETS
With it having been nearly 3 years since their last appearance with us, we're particularly excited to welcome Nigel's trio back to the club for this month's gig at the Maddermarket.

Winners of the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best Ensemble’ (nominated again in 2021) and winners of the 2016 British Jazz Award for ‘Best Small Group’, the trio will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed albums "That’s it. Right there", and "Live ‘23".

This dynamic, hard-hitting trio regularly tours all corners of the UK and Nigel is increasingly regarded as one of the country's foremost jazz guitarists, known for his clear, no-nonsense, driving approach. He's joined this evening by first-call regulars Ross Stanley on Hammond B3 and rising star Joel Barford on drums.

Catch their lively performance of "Night Flight" in this video, filmed during the studio session for "That's it. Right there."

“Inventiveness, originality and ensemble playing are terrific.” ★★★★ THE OBSERVER


Doors 7.30pm / music from 8.30pm

Tickets: £18 / U25s £9 / after 9.30pm £9 Purchase tickets

Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. (see location)

About the venue

The Maddermarket Theatre is a charming, historic venue nestling in the Norwich Lanes area of the city. Gigs take place in the ground-floor bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or in small rows of seats. The nearest multi-storey car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street. A limited amount of parking for blue badge holders can be found on nearby Pottergate.
Sun September 22: Steve Fishwick / Frank Basile Quintet Steve Fishwick (trumpet)
Frank Basile (baritone)
Leon Greening (piano)
Eleazar Ruiz Spreafico (bass)
Robbie Ellison (drums)
 Yalm Food Court
Entry £13.50PURCHASE TICKETS
Norwich Jazz Club are pleased to present London-based trumpeter Steve Fishwick joining forces with New York-based baritone saxophonist Frank Basile and their quintet, as they perform an evening of self-penned compositions mixed together with tunes by the likes of Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster and Hank Mobley - all in the 1950s / 1960’s Hard Bop style.

We’re excited to be hosting one of the seven dates for which Frank will be joining the quintet; a brief tour that also includes gigs at top venues such as Piccadilly’s Crazy Coqs, Oliver’s Jazz Bar in Greenwich and Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham.

Well-established in the music industry, Steve Fishwick has performed with most leading jazz musicians from the the UK, Europe and the US, including Sir John Dankworth, Stan Tracey, the BBC Big Band, the WDR Big Band, Anita O’Day, Ron Carter and Peter Erskine. Also a top jazz educator, he’s principal lecturer of jazz trumpet at Leeds College of Music and a faculty member at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Originally from Illinois but now based in New York, Frank Basile has established himself as one of today’s most in-demand baritone saxophonists, having performed with top combos such as The Bob Mintzer Big Band, The Joe Lovano Nonet, The Count Basie Orchestra and Michael Bublé. Additional to his renown as a ‘prized sideman’, he’s made three recordings as band-leader and headlined at many of New York’s major jazz clubs. Check out Frank in action with his own quartet in their performance of 'Cit Sac'.

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Admission £13.50 (inc booking fee) Purchase tickets

About the venue

Established on the extensively redeveloped site of the former Jamie’s Italian, Yalm has revitalised the historic space in The Royal Arcade, using it as an opportunity to showcase Norfolk’s finest food producers in a relaxed setting. Find out more about the exciting and diverse menu here.

23–24 Royal Arcade, Castle Street, Norwich NR2 1NQ (see location)

How to book

Make your reservation by purchasing a ticket which covers admission to the event. There's no set menu, so on the night simply choose where you'd like to sit and food and drinks orders can be paid for during the evening. We're sure you'll want to sample the exciting menu, or otherwise just grab a drink and enjoy the music!
Tue October 8: The Simon Spillett Big Band led by Simon Spillett (tenor)
 Maddermarket Theatre
Entry £25 / U25s £16PURCHASE TICKETS
TRUMPETS
Nathan Bray, Mark Armstrong, Freddie Gavita, George Hogg

TROMBONES
Mark Nightingale, Andy Flaxman, Ian Bateman, Pete North

SAXES
Sammy Mayne, Pete Long, Simon Allen, Alex Garnett, Alan Barnes 

RHYTHM SECTION
Rob Barron (pno), Alec Dankworth (bass), Pete Cater (drums)


In our boldest promotion this year, Norwich Jazz Club are proud to present Simon Spillett’s Big Band performing the music of Tubby Hayes, and promoting their debut album "Dear Tubby H".

Hailed as "a living, breathing, positively fizzing jazz orchestra" ('Jazz Rag') the Big Band revisits the repertoire of the legendary British jazz saxophonist Tubby Hayes, playing music Hayes' bands played during the 1960s and early 1970s, much of which hasn't been heard publicly since his death in 1973.

Packed with performers that will be well-known to the club’s regular patrons, the band is an all-star line-up of top UK jazz soloists (many bandleaders in their own right) and led with wit, charisma and style by multi-award winning saxist Simon Spillett. They've headlined at many major UK jazz festivals (EFG London, Wigan, Scarborough, Herts, Southend, Swanage) and played sold-out dates at numerous prestigious venues including the 100 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho) and the Concorde Club.

You can check out tracks from the debut album here to find out what's in store!

"..a remarkable win for British jazz, which hands down plays as one of the most exciting big band recordings in recent years.” JAZZ JOURNAL

"...the most swinging British big band since, well, time began."
BEBOP SPOKEN HERE

Doors 7.30pm / music from 8pm (please note earlier start time)

Tickets: £25 / U25s £16 Purchase tickets

Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. (see location)

About the venue

The Maddermarket Theatre is a charming, historic venue nestling in the Norwich Lanes area of the city. This evening's gig takes place in the venue's 240 seat auditorium. The nearest multi-storey car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street. A limited amount of parking for blue badge holders can be found on nearby Pottergate.
Tue November 19: Martin Hallmark's Q3 Martin Hallmark (piano)
Kevin Flanagan (tenor)
Tiago Coimbra (bass)
Derek Scurll (drums)
 Maddermarket Theatre Bar
Entry £16 / U25s £8
This evening we’re pleased to feature Martin Hallmark’s Q3, a Cambridge-based quartet who’ll be performing tracks from their recently-released album “Water Speckled Midnight.”

The compositions by pianist Martin Hallmark combine elements of jazz with latin, funk, arabic and mediterranean influences in music that's exquisitely crafted, quirky, melodic and highly listenable! Tracks from the album are available to check out here.

Doors 7.30pm / music from 8.30pm

Tickets: £16 / U25s £8 / after 9.30pm £8 (available shortly)

Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. (see location)

About the venue

The Maddermarket Theatre is a charming, historic venue nestling in the Norwich Lanes area of the city. Gigs take place in the ground-floor bar where up to 70 patrons can be accommodated around tables or in small rows of seats. The nearest multi-storey car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street. A limited amount of parking for blue badge holders can be found on nearby Pottergate.